Due to the weather forecast of below freezing temperatures and unsafe road conditions, schools in the Bear Valley Unified School District will be closed on Friday, February 22, 2019. We look forward to resuming our normal schedule on Monday, February 25, 2019. Wednesday report: Bear Valley Unified School District is calling for a snow day for Thursday, February 21st. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: No School on Friday, February 22nd as well as No School on Thursday, February 21st
Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Update: Sources tell Kbear that winds with speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour have fallen 50 trees today and that 30 of those trees fell into houses. Rainfall from this storm alone is estimated at 9” at the Dam, almost 8” in Big Bear Lake, 4.5” in Big Bear City and 6” in Fawnskin. We expect the lake level to rise two feet or more. Today's severe rain and wind storm has … [Read more...] about Storm Creates Havoc in Big Bear – Nine Inches of Rain and Hurricane Like Winds
Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
Due to road conditions, Big Bear Middle School students will be released at 11am today. The basketball game has been postponed until further notice. "Once On This Island" cast rehearsal is still scheduled from 11am to 1pm. Big Bear High School and CT will be released at 11:20am today. All elementary schools will remain on the original early out schedule. In observance of … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified Schools Early Release Today
BBMS & BBHS Students Released Early Today: Wednesday
Due to current weather conditions, Big Bear Middle School students will be released 20 minutes early today at 1:30pm. Buses will drop off students at their bus stop 20 minutes earlier than a regular day. Also at the Middle School, basketball try-outs are canceled until further notice. However, play auditions will still be held today from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Middle … [Read more...] about BBMS & BBHS Students Released Early Today: Wednesday
Cranston Fire Bringing Drift Smoke into Big Bear
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, the Cranston Fire is at 11,500 acres and reduced to 3% containment. Resources have been increase to 1393 personnel. The Cranston Fire does not poise a threat to Big Bear. Smoke will still be visible in the Valley today. UPDATE: As of Thursday evening, the Cranston Fire is at 7,500 acres and 5% containment. Resources have been increased to … [Read more...] about Cranston Fire Bringing Drift Smoke into Big Bear